Alexandre Pantoja needs a new challenger for his UFC flyweight title. He's not getting Demetrious Johnson, but another former champ wants to be considered.
press conference at MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 05, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has defeated almost every top contender in the flyweight division–many of them multiple times. Because of his dominance over the 125-pound division, Pantoja doesn’t have a lot of options on the UFC ’s roster.
While Pantoja is looking for his next challenge outside the UFC, his next challenger could be another former 125-pound champion who has moved up to bantamweight.fight during the UFC 300 event at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Deiveson Figueiredo made it clear he is willing and able to come back down to flyweight to challenge Pantoja.. “Demetrious Johnson is retired and doesn’t want to fight again.
“I beat him when I was at flyweight,” Figueiredo continued. “If the UFC wants to put me against him, I’m open to going down to 125 for this fight.”WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Results: Gunther Retains World Title Figueiredo was dominant against every flyweight besides Brandon Moreno. The 36-year-old began his UFC career with four straight wins before he lost a unanimous decision to Jussier Formiga in March 2019.
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